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Speed enforcement campaign nets 151 citations in Lancaster County

Speed enforcement campaign nets 151 citations in Lancaster County

  • Lincoln Journal Star

Lancaster County deputies issued 151 traffic citations during a two-week enforcement effort, including 105 citations for speeding.

Aristh Rodriguez-Linares found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in Dawson County District Court

Aristh Rodriguez-Linares found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in Dawson County District Court

  • Jessica Kennedy

A jury found Aristh Rodriguez-Linares guilty of manslaughter and two other felonies Wednesday in Dawson County District Court.

Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to posts

Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to posts

  • Jonathan Stempel Reuters

Trump Media & Technology Group charges up to $100,000 a month for early access to 10 high-profile social media accounts, including Trump's own.

Kearney house uninhabitable following Wednesday fire

Kearney house uninhabitable following Wednesday fire

  • KEARNEY HUB

The Red Cross assisted the displaced resident with a place to stay.

Border Patrol union backs Sen. Pete Ricketts over Dan Osborn in Nebraska Senate race

Border Patrol union backs Sen. Pete Ricketts over Dan Osborn in Nebraska Senate race

  • Aaron Sanderford World-Herald Managing Editor

Having the union representing U.S. Border Patrol agents take sides in Nebraska's U.S. Senate race is new. But that's what happened on Wednesday.

In Matthew Bishop case, Angel Vega's lawyer says his client tried to de-escalate the fight

In Matthew Bishop case, Angel Vega's lawyer says his client tried to de-escalate the fight

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Angel Vega's defense attorney says his client tried to be a peacemaker during the July 5 assault that led to Matthew Bishop's death.

Lots of smiles, some tears as class of 2039 begins first school year

Lots of smiles, some tears as class of 2039 begins first school year

  • LIVIA ZISKEY Lincoln Journal Star

Parents hugged and kissed their kindergarten students goodbye Wednesday as the first day of the 2026-27 school year began for Lincoln Public Schools' littlest learners. 

In Matthew Bishop case, Angel Vega's lawyer says his client tried to de-escalate the fight

In Matthew Bishop case, Angel Vega's lawyer says his client tried to de-escalate the fight

    Angel Vega's defense attorney says his client tried to be a peacemaker during the July 5 assault that led to Matthew Bishop's death.

    Lots of smiles, some tears as class of 2039 begins first school year

    Lots of smiles, some tears as class of 2039 begins first school year

      Parents hugged and kissed their kindergarten students goodbye Wednesday as the first day of the 2026-27 school year began for Lincoln Public Schools' littlest learners. 

      See images from the Douglas County treasurer's website

      See images from the Douglas County treasurer's website

        An animation shows screenshots of the Douglas County Treasurer's Office website taken on Tuesday and Wednesday.

        Judge asked to weigh in on novel issue at hearing over new political parties

        Judge asked to weigh in on novel issue at hearing over new political parties

          "It's ultimately, I think, a novel issue that this court is going to have to decide," Principal Deputy Solicitor General Zachary Pohlman said.

          Lincoln Zombie Walk rising from the dead after a 10-year hiatus

          Lincoln Zombie Walk rising from the dead after a 10-year hiatus

            Just like a zombie, the Lincoln Zombie Walk is rising from the dead after a 10-year hiatus.

            Water restored at Nebraska State Penitentiary after water line breaks

            Water restored at Nebraska State Penitentiary after water line breaks

              Water has been restored at the Nebraska State Penitentiary, the state Department of Correctional Services said on Wednesday.

              At annual summit, Nebraska congressional delegation talks AI, farm bill

              At annual summit, Nebraska congressional delegation talks AI, farm bill

                Members of Nebraska's congressional delegation talked artificial intelligence and outlined their legislative priorities at the 17th annual federal legislative summit in Ashland. 

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                Aristh Rodriguez-Linares found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in Dawson County District Court

                Aristh Rodriguez-Linares found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in Dawson County District Court

                A jury found Aristh Rodriguez-Linares guilty of manslaughter and two other felonies Wednesday in Dawson County District Court.

                Kearney house uninhabitable following Wednesday fire

                Kearney house uninhabitable following Wednesday fire

                The Red Cross assisted the displaced resident with a place to stay.

                Photos: 17th Annual Federal Legislative Summit

                Photos: 17th Annual Federal Legislative Summit

                See photos from the 17th Annual Federal Legislative Summit on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashland.

                Seeing flames, Kearney man didn't hesitate. He ran into the camper and saved a woman's life.

                Seeing flames, Kearney man didn't hesitate. He ran into the camper and saved a woman's life.

                “I didn’t think. I just acted.” Chris Preble suffered serious burns while rescuing a woman from a camper fire at Harlan Lake. But he has no regrets.

                State & Regional

                Speed enforcement campaign nets 151 citations in Lancaster County

                Speed enforcement campaign nets 151 citations in Lancaster County

                Lancaster County deputies issued 151 traffic citations during a two-week enforcement effort, including 105 citations for speeding.

                Aristh Rodriguez-Linares found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in Dawson County District Court

                Aristh Rodriguez-Linares found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in Dawson County District Court

                A jury found Aristh Rodriguez-Linares guilty of manslaughter and two other felonies Wednesday in Dawson County District Court.

                Judge hears arguments in cases challenging two new Nebraska parties

                Attorneys in court got into the weeds of a law meant to stop a candidate or party from deliberately confusing voters.

                Kearney house uninhabitable following Wednesday fire

                Kearney house uninhabitable following Wednesday fire

                The Red Cross assisted the displaced resident with a place to stay.

                Nation & World

                Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to posts

                Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to posts

                Trump Media & Technology Group charges up to $100,000 a month for early access to 10 high-profile social media accounts, including Trump's own.

                Sources: White House sought new Reflecting Pool charges

                Sources: White House sought new Reflecting Pool charges

                They said the White House asked the Justice Department to explore new charges after a prosecutor angered President Trump by moving to dismiss cases.

                Terry Savage: Increasingly clever scams can trap even the sharpest people

                Terry Savage: Increasingly clever scams can trap even the sharpest people

                Most people think it could never happen to them— until it does! Scam artists are becoming far more sophisticated these days, and victims are often people who believe they would never fall for a con. But the Federal Trade Commission says people have reported losing $3.5 billion to scams in 2025.

                Dogs can distinguish between emotions in a human face, study shows

                Dogs can distinguish between emotions in a human face, study shows

                BERLIN, Aug 11 (Reuters) - A peek inside dogs' brains revealed man's best friend can distinguish emotions in people's faces, researchers at the University of Vienna have found, providing what they

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

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                Crime

                Aristh Rodriguez-Linares found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in Dawson County District Court

                Aristh Rodriguez-Linares found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in Dawson County District Court

                A jury found Aristh Rodriguez-Linares guilty of manslaughter and two other felonies Wednesday in Dawson County District Court.

                Aristh Rodriguez-Linares takes the stand in state’s case against him Monday

                Aristh Rodriguez-Linares takes the stand in state’s case against him Monday

                In lengthy testimony Monday, Aristh Rodriguez-Linares took the stand in Dawson County District Court Monday, as he faces three Class 1 felonies, including murder, in connection to the shooting death of Mykal Farinas Carballo on Jan. 21, 2025.

                Grand Island man arrested after troopers find more than 5 pounds of cocaine in traffic stop

                Grand Island man arrested after troopers find more than 5 pounds of cocaine in traffic stop

                The traffic stop was made near mile marker 255 on I-80 near Elm Creek. 

                Kadin Hoger grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets

                Kadin Hoger grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets

                Kadin Hoger was grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets from 2 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday.

                Politics

                Border Patrol union backs Sen. Pete Ricketts over Dan Osborn in Nebraska Senate race

                Border Patrol union backs Sen. Pete Ricketts over Dan Osborn in Nebraska Senate race

                Having the union representing U.S. Border Patrol agents take sides in Nebraska's U.S. Senate race is new. But that's what happened on Wednesday.

                Judge asked to weigh in on novel issue at hearing over new political parties

                Judge asked to weigh in on novel issue at hearing over new political parties

                "It's ultimately, I think, a novel issue that this court is going to have to decide," Principal Deputy Solicitor General Zachary Pohlman said.

                Water restored at Nebraska State Penitentiary after water line breaks

                Water restored at Nebraska State Penitentiary after water line breaks

                Water has been restored at the Nebraska State Penitentiary, the state Department of Correctional Services said on Wednesday.

                At annual summit, Nebraska congressional delegation talks AI, farm bill

                At annual summit, Nebraska congressional delegation talks AI, farm bill

                Members of Nebraska's congressional delegation talked artificial intelligence and outlined their legislative priorities at the 17th annual federal legislative summit in Ashland. 

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